I had a couple of representative changes at the factory, which delayed the production of samples further after they experienced flooding and staff changes. This caused significant disruption to the campaign timeline. The good news is that the new representative is proving to share better quality and timely responses to changes, so we should progress at a better speed now!

When I took on this project, I initially thought I was in a good place mentally to start working on my business again, only to realize what I’d experienced had left me far more anxious than I’d realized. It’s not realistic for me to assume everyone is going to come after me with pitchforks and torches for a couple of missed updates or if I update too often, but I can’t shake the feeling whenever I do send out an update—regardless of how long it’s been. That shouldn’t be on all of you, who’ve been so supportive and kind.

Ultimately, it culminates in me feeling guilty for not being able to achieve all I set out to do. Combined with frequent stress-related illness and migraines, I just sort of stepped back for a while to refocus on what I can do for everyone.

I have enough from the campaign to create additional mini pins (Honeypurr Cat, Kitant, and a Sourpuss), which I shall add as an extra freebie. I’ll also see what else I’m able to add as goodies, especially for those on the Pawtybox and people who’ve spent over a certain amount.

I haven’t charged cards yet and will wait until things are ready the update will be titled accordingly!

Due to my manufacturer having issues, it took until now to get the sample images and the pins at a quality I’m happy with.

Honey Purrs: I was hoping to have it transparent, but I’ve settled on pearl and will have screen printing over the top!

Don’t worry about how blobby they look; it’s simply a color sample, and I will personally inspect each one before shipping. c:

More designs are coming, I promise!

Again, sorry for the silence. Please know I’ll never abandon supporters, and you’ll all get everything pledged for and more. I just fell under the weight of the pedestal my brain placed this project on and didn’t even notice I’d done it until it was too late.